Hannah Gerstenblatt

Associate Vice President and Senior Associate Counsel, Player Matters at National Basketball Association

Hannah Gerstenblatt is currently the Associate Vice President and Senior Associate Counsel for Player Matters at the National Basketball Association (NBA), a position she has held since January 2024. She is based in New York City and has been with the NBA since January 2021, initially serving as Associate Counsel for Player Matters for three years before her promotion.1 2

Professional Background

NBA Experience:
- Associate Vice President and Senior Associate Counsel, Player Matters (Jan 2024 - Present)
- Associate Counsel, Player Matters (Jan 2021 - Jan 2024)
Previous Roles:
- Litigation Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (Sep 2014 - Jan 2021)
  - Involved in various litigation matters during her tenure.
- Legal Secondee at Morgan Stanley (Jan 2019 - Jul 2019)
  - Gained experience in financial services law.
- Teaching Assistant at University of Pennsylvania Law School (Jan 2014 - May 2014) and The Wharton School (Sep 2011 - Jan 2014)
  - Assisted in teaching legal writing and sports law courses.
Internships:
- Legal Intern at Major League Baseball (Jun 2012 - Aug 2012)
  - Worked on legal documentation related to team leases and transfers.
- Legal Intern at The Mazzoni Center (Nov 2011 - Dec 2012)
  - Assisted in legal research for an LGBT legal clinic.

Education

Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania Law School (2011 - 2014)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature and Jewish Studies from the University of Pennsylvania (2007 - 2011)

Hannah Gerstenblatt's extensive experience in both litigation and sports law, combined with her educational background, positions her as a significant figure within the NBA's legal team, particularly in matters concerning players.